Happy And Healthy

If you were married for more than 10 years, here’s how you can claim your Ex’s Social Security benefit. You may not have spoken to your ex-spouse in a decade (and have no interest in doing so!) but, even years after your divorce, you could actually benefit from it financially. And most people don’t even know […]

The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association conducted a survey several years ago, interviewing 600 older Americans with reverse mortgages in the U.S. The goal was to create a reverse mortgage factsheet. Here’s what the findings yielded. In a National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) survey of 600 older Americans who had reverse mortgages, the findings

Don’t get what you want? No problem for the GOP – they’ll just block research funding for the entire offending subject. Rather than address or even face the impending issues surrounding climate change, the GOP has chosen instead to stick their fingers in their ears. Not only do they want to simply ignore the problem,

With Heart Disease ranked as one of the top killers in the U.S. year in and year out, the need for heart health tips for older Americans is omnipresent. How diligent are you about your heart’s health? Most people simply ignore it, presuming that they are on the right track. While you very well may

The deflate gate rumor mill can finally rest. At least for now. The NFL has issued its punishment of Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Barring the appeals process, Brady won’t play for the first four games of the 2015-2016 NFL season. It’s official. The NFL has suspended New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady

And how does the shift from pensions to 401(k) affect the average death rate? A new study paints a frightening picture about the correlation between Americans’ chances at a longer life, and their income and assets. The research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) shows that of those who died at 85 and above,

How the younger generation stacks up against their grandparents I can never resist the comparisons of generations, especially how us Baby Boomers stack up against Generation X and other age groups. But I had never stopped to take myself out of it to compare the generations before and after me. Then an interesting case study

Do you know that lemon water in the morning provides more detoxification and healing than your favorite skincare product? It’s time to lean in. Lemon water. Some call it a fad; others a magazine headline of the month. While some say “why now?” Let’s try Google: I typed in the phrase “new use for hot

What are the 401(k) pros and cons, and how do they impact your ability to save money for retirement? One of the most common retirement savings plans that’s offered by employers is the 401(k). It’s not perfect, and it may not be the right plan for you, even if it’s relied upon by millions of

Don’t feel guilty – when not in the mood for family fun, hit up one of these four fabulous adults only vacations. Sometimes a vacation is just what the doctor ordered – and if it’s rest and relaxation you yearn for, maybe it’s best to be around like-minded folk. Read: no kids allowed! Wine country